Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we discuss:

• Governor Stein’s new task force dedicated to the legalization of marijuana in North Carolina;
• Regulating harmful substances like Kratom and “gas station heroin” that are currently easily available to children;
• Legislation that would make changes to North Carolina’s foster care and adoption systems;
• Updates on NC Family’s Action Center;
• The newest edition of Family North Carolina magazine; and
• The General Assembly’s recognition of former US Senator Elizabeth Dole.

LINKS FROM THE VIDEO: 

• Learn more about Governor Stein’s announcement of the task force
• Visit NC Family’s Action Center
• Learn more about Family North Carolina magazine
• Learn more about how the General Assembly recognized Senator Dole